To supplement the alchemist ranking system
Alchemists start as apprentices and are successively classified as first-grade alchemists, second-grade alchemists, third-grade alchemists, and so on, up to ninth-grade alchemists, with the highest level being grandmaster alchemists.
The quality of elixirs is divided into basic, intermediate, advanced, and perfect elixirs. Perfect elixirs, on the other hand, are elixirs with no side effects and powerful effects.
After three days of experimentation, Jiang Wanwan finally refined the Marrow Cleansing Pill. Because there was only one Marrow Cleansing Grass, there were only two finished pills, but fortunately, they were both of high quality.
It seems that giving Jiang Beixing a marrow cleansing treatment should be put on the agenda.
"Sister, after I undergo marrow cleansing, will I be able to see Xiaomei more often?" Jiang Beixing asked Jiang Wanwan with anticipation.
"That will have to wait until you officially begin cultivation and guide Qi into your body. After the marrow cleansing, although your five senses and physique will be enhanced, this will only help your cultivation," Jiang Wanwan explained patiently.
Jiang Wanwan brought Jiang Beixing to Dongshan, intending to give him the Marrow Cleansing Pill there.
"Beixing, the marrow cleansing process may be very painful, but as long as you can get through it, everything will be fine. Don't worry, I will always be by your side to protect you and I will never let anything happen to you!" Jiang Wanwan looked at Jiang Beixing's eager face and couldn't help but feel a little worried, so she gave him a heads-up in advance.
"Sister, don't worry! I will definitely persevere!" Jiang Beixing replied without hesitation, and then resolutely swallowed the pill in her hand.
Just moments later, Jiang Beixing felt a surge of intense heat rise from his abdomen, like a raging torrent, rapidly spreading throughout his body. His body began to tremble uncontrollably, and large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead.
Soon, an even more intense pain struck. Jiang Beixing felt as if his entire body was being gnawed by millions of ants. He gritted his teeth, gripped the stone beside him tightly with both hands, and his face was as pale as paper.
Jiang Wanwan could only keep encouraging him from the sidelines, secretly cheering him on in her heart.
Half an hour later, the pain in Jiang Beixing's body gradually subsided, and he collapsed to the ground, feeling extremely weak.
Jiang Wanwan looked at Jiang Beixing, who was covered in mud, and first cast a cleansing spell on him, and then fed him a Qi-nourishing pill.
After resting for a while, Jiang Beixing slowly opened her eyes and felt much lighter.
Jiang Wanwan breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that the marrow cleansing was successful. She quickly went forward to check on Jiang Beixing's condition and saw that his skin had become smoother and more delicate, and his eyes were brighter.
"How are you feeling?" Jiang Wanwan asked with concern.
Jiang Beixing jumped up excitedly: "Sister, I feel full of energy!"
Jiang Wanwan smiled and nodded: "That's good. From now on, it's up to you to work hard in your cultivation."
The siblings smiled at each other and then left Dongshan together. Jiang Beixing looked forward to seeing Xiaomei soon, while Jiang Wanwan hoped her younger brother would become an excellent cultivator.
In the evening, Jiang Dahe's family and Jiang Dahai's family all ate at the old house.
When she arrived at the old house, Jiang Wanwan realized that today was the Mid-Autumn Festival, a day for family reunions.
As night fell and the lights came on, the dining table in the old house was laden with all sorts of delicious dishes, a dazzling array that made one's mouth water. Even Elder Xia, who had practiced abstinence from grains for over a thousand years, was drawn to the food and couldn't help but smack his lips.
Steamed hairy crabs, with their bright red shells gleaming with an enticing sheen, and their delicious crab roe making one's mouth water; steamed pork with rice flour is tender and delicious, with an irresistible aroma; sweet and sour pork ribs are perfectly balanced between sweet and sour, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside; braised prawns are even more vibrant in color, with tender and juicy shrimp meat... and there are also popular lemon chicken feet, steamed turbot, braised pork with chestnuts, spicy Sichuan-style chicken, stir-fried lotus root, blanched bok choy, stir-fried bok choy with mushrooms, cold beef salad, cold tofu skin salad, and preserved egg tofu, among other delicious dishes.
The table was laden with sixteen dishes, filling it completely; just looking at it made one's mouth water.
"Brother Beixing, how come you've suddenly become so much fairer? All the pimples on your face are gone!"
Jiang Xiaoyu suddenly noticed that her cousin, like Sister Wanwan, had smooth and radiant skin, and even the acne that used to cover his face had disappeared.
"Hey! Brother, did you secretly use Mom's cosmetics behind our backs? Your face is so white, it looks like you've put on powder!" Jiang Nanxing tried to touch it, but Jiang Beixing dodged her.
"What's all the fuss about? Your brother hasn't been in the sun for half a year, so it's normal for him to be a little whiter! But your pimples disappeared pretty quickly, without even any acne scars. What did you put on your face, eldest brother?" Yang's hands were itching to put something on her face.
When Jiang Beixing heard her mother say that, everyone at the table was staring at her, and her face instantly turned half red. Just as she was about to say something, she was interrupted by a sound from the doorway.
"Oh, I told you, they're the real family, they don't even remember our eldest son's family anymore."
At the entrance, Jiang Daguo stood with Huang Shi and Jiang Xue, showing no intention of entering or leaving.
“Look at that girl Jiang Yu, she’s such an ingrate! She’s living the high life in the old house while we, her own parents, are left to eat chaff and wild vegetables at home.”
"Elder sister, today is a holiday, so stop being sarcastic and mocking. If you want to eat together, come and sit down. Don't just stand at the door like door gods," Old Man Jiang said, putting down his chopsticks.
Upon hearing this, Huang hurriedly pulled Jiang Xue to sit down at the dining table, while Jiang Daguo followed closely behind without saying a word, choosing a corner seat.
"Alright! It's rare for everyone to be here today, so let's not dwell on those unpleasant things. Society is developing so well now, we should all cherish this opportunity, work hard, study diligently, and strive for success." After Old Man Jiang spoke these words earnestly, everyone happily began to eat.
After dinner, Tian Cuicui and Yang Shi cleaned up the dishes in the kitchen, while everyone else played around in the yard. Even Jiang Wanwan, who rarely relaxed, didn't rush back to cultivate.
"Dad! Mom! Xiaoxue will be getting married soon. As her uncles, my second and third brothers should definitely give her something!" Huang Shi said, holding a mooncake in her hand and stuffing a few more into her pocket. She ate heartily as she spoke.
As soon as Huang finished speaking, the entire courtyard suddenly fell silent.
"Xiaoxue, come here!" Old Man Jiang broke the silence first, calling Jiang Xue to his side.
"Xiaoxue, Grandpa is asking you, do you really want to get married? If you really don't want to..."
"Grandpa, I've thought it through, I'm willing to get married!" Jiang Xue interrupted impatiently before the old man could even finish speaking.
The courtyard fell silent once again.
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